VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his ...

The surprise election of the first U.S.-born pope is still sinking in among New Hampshire Catholics, with shock giving way to ...

One of Pope Leo XIV’s brothers lives in Port Charlotte, Florida. According to Louis Prevost, his family has always known that his brother had a higher calling.

Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various cultural issues.

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV's brother has confirmed that he watched 2024's "Conclave" before his election this week.

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the church’s ...

Seminarians from the Grand Rapids were among the thousands who celebrated in St. Peter’s Square Thursday as a new pope was elected.

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.

The conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV was "fraternal" in atmosphere without the high drama of the award-winning film of the same ...

However, it would be a mistake to let Leo XIV be defined by his critics alone. He reminds us that no human is infallible, not ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Catholic Church on Thursday experienced a moment of history when cardinals elected the first-ever U.S.